Seoul – November 05, 2026 -- Travelers flying between the U.S. and South Korea on Air Premia now get at least 33 inches of Economy seat pitch on most of the airline's Boeing 787-9 jets, after another aircraft was retrofitted from 31 inches.
One more Dreamliner gets extra Economy legroom
The Boeing 787-9 with registration HL8703 re-entered service on October 31 with a 33-inch Economy seat pitch, up from 31 inches. To make room, Air Premia cut 18 seats, taking the aircraft from 344 to 326 seats. That is a capacity reduction of roughly 5.2% per aircraft.
Eight of the airline's nine 787-9s now offer 33 inches or more in Economy. The last aircraft is scheduled to be reconfigured in the first half of 2027, in line with overseas maintenance and operational timelines.
Premium Economy offers 42 to 46 inches of pitch
Above Economy, Premium Economy offers 42 to 46 inches of seat pitch, wider seats and premium onboard amenities. Passengers can choose the cabin that fits their budget and seating preferences.
An Air Premia spokesperson said that for long-haul travelers, "personal space, cabin environment, and product choice are essential factors" in the flight experience.
Five U.S. gateways connect through Incheon
Air Premia currently serves five U.S. destinations: Los Angeles, New York/Newark, San Francisco, Honolulu and Washington, D.C. All flights route through the airline's Incheon hub, which offers connections to the carrier's Asian network.
Three new Asian cities arrive in December
The airline currently flies to Bangkok, Tokyo (Narita) and Hong Kong. Starting in December, it will launch phased services to Ho Chi Minh City, Sapporo and Ningbo. These routes give travelers more itinerary options between major U.S. and Asian cities via Incheon.